Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Donald Trump says U.S. can’t lose its energy wealth on climate-change ‘dreams’
President Trump said Monday that he won't allow the U.S. to squander its wealth of fossil fuels on the "dreams" of people who are concerned about climate change. Published August 26, 2019
Donald Trump says he might meet Iran’s president, but G-7 summit was ‘too soon’ for talks
President Trump edged closer Monday to a historic meeting with Iran's president as he wrapped up the Group of Seven summit in France, a conference that ended on friendlier terms than a year ago but still displayed sharp differences among the globe's leading industrial democracies over trade, climate change and Russia. Published August 26, 2019
Joe Sestak Iowa campaign key to 2020 long-shot bid over ‘celebrity’ rivals
Democrat Joe Sestak has spent more time in Iowa, 64 days and counting, than any of what he calls his "celebrity" rivals for president. Published August 25, 2019
Stocks nosedive as Trump, China escalate trade tensions
President Trump said Friday he will beef up existing and planned tariffs on billions in Chinese goods, in the latest escalation of an increasingly bitter trade war that's rattled global markets. Published August 23, 2019
Fed’s Powell says central bank will support expansion, but stops short of signaling more rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Friday the central bank is prepared to help sustain America's economic expansion if a global slowdown hurts the U.S. economy. Published August 23, 2019
China retaliates against U.S. with new tariffs on cars, soybeans
A fuming President Trump "ordered" U.S. companies Friday to start moving out of China, after the Asian superpower announced plans to impose additional tariffs of $75 billion on U.S. products. Published August 23, 2019
David Koch, conservative philanthropist, dead at 79
Billionaire conservative industrialist David Koch has died at age 79, according to multiple media reports, citing sources close to the Koch family. Published August 23, 2019
Donald Trump halts push for cuts in foreign aid
President Trump on Thursday abandoned a push for cuts in foreign aid, faced with opposition from lawmakers in both parties. Published August 22, 2019
Sarah Huckabee Sanders joining Fox News as political analyst
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is joining Fox News as a contributor for political commentary and analysis, the network announced Thursday. Published August 22, 2019
Nikki Haley: Trump running mate talk ‘false rumors’
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she supports Vice President Mike Pence and wants to stop "false rumors" that she might replace him as President Trump's running mate. Published August 21, 2019
Donald Trump signs order to wipe out student loan debt for disabled veterans
President Trump canceled federal student loan debts Wednesday for tens of thousands of veterans who are 100% disabled, saying it's the nation who owes them instead for their service. Published August 21, 2019
Trump says gun deaths in U.S. are a public health emergency
President Trump said Wednesday he considers gun violence in the U.S. a public health emergency, as he grapples with proposals to address recent mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. Published August 21, 2019
Trump says he is ‘the chosen one’ to battle China on trade
President Trump called himself "the chosen one" Wednesday in referring to his role confronting China for chronic U.S. trade deficits that his predecessors didn't tackle. Published August 21, 2019
Donald Trump bashes ‘foolish’ auto execs for joining California emissions standards
President Trump slammed "politically correct" automobile companies Wednesday for moving to bypass the administration's upcoming plan on fuel economy standards and joining California in adhering to stricter emissions rules. Published August 21, 2019
Donald Trump raises pressure on Fed’s Jerome Powell to cut interest rates
President Trump stepped up his attacks Wednesday on the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell, calling them "the only problem" for the U.S. economy. Published August 21, 2019
Donald Trump’s tariffs are weakening the economy: CBO
President Trump's fondness for tariffs will take a small but very real bite out of the U.S. economy, the government's chief scorekeeper said Wednesday. Published August 21, 2019
Donald Trump moves to end Flores Settlement illegal immigrant family loophole
President Trump will move Wednesday to cancel the family "loophole" that's allowed illegal-immigrant parents and children to pour into the U.S., proposing new rules that would replace the 2015 Flores Settlement court order that created a de facto catch-and-release policy for the families. Published August 20, 2019
Donald Trump says he’s considering cut in payroll taxes, calls on Fed to cut rates
President Trump confirmed Tuesday that he is considering cuts in payroll taxes and capital gains taxes to spur more economic growth, but said such action wouldn't be necessary if the Federal Reserve would "do its job" by cutting interest rates further. Published August 20, 2019
Anthony Scaramucci cashes in on Donald Trump feud
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, besides engaging in an increasingly nasty Twitter war with President Trump, is renting himself out on video for $100 per hit. The rest of the world is getting Mr. Scaramucci's rebellious views of the president free of charge. Published August 19, 2019
Payroll tax cut eyed to boost economy
Some White House officials are floating a possible temporary payroll tax cut to help prevent the economy from slowing, as the 2020 election approaches. Published August 19, 2019
